Description:
KAOPECTATE®
, is a pleasant tasting oral suspension for use in the control of diarrhea. Each 15 mL of
KAOPECTATE® Anti-Diarrheal
contains bismuth subsalicylate 262 mg, contributing 130 mg total salicylates.
KAOPECTATE® Anti-Diarrheal
is low sodium, with each 15 mL tablespoonful containing 10 mg sodium.

Drug Facts

Active Ingredient

(per 15 mL): Purpose:

Bismuth subsalicylate Anti-diarrheal/Upset stomach reliever

262 mg

Uses:

relieves diarrhea

relieves nausea and upset stomach associated with this symptom

Warnings:
Reye's syndrome: Children and teenagers who have or are recovering from chicken pox or flu-like symptoms should not use this product. When using this product, if changes in behavior with nausea and vomiting occur, consult a doctor because these symptoms could be an early sign of Reye's syndrome, a rare but serious illness.

Allergy Alert: Contains salicylate. Do not take if you are
· allergic to salicylates (including aspirin) · taking other salicylate products

Do not use if you have
· bloody or black stool · an ulcer · a bleeding problem

Ask a doctor before use if you have
· fever · mucus in the stool
Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if you are
taking any drug for · anticoagulation (thinning the blood) · diabetes · gout · arthritis
When using this product
a temporary, but harmless, darkening of the stool and/or tongue may occur
Stop use and ask a doctor if
· symptoms get worse · ringing in the ears or loss of hearing occurs · diarrhea lasts more than 2 days
If pregnant or breast-feeding,
ask a health professional before use.
Keep out of reach of children.
In case of overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away.

Directions:
KAOPECTATE® Anti-Diarrheal · shake well immediately before each use
· adults and children 12 years of age and older: 30 mL or 2 tablespoonfuls · for accurate dosing, use convenient pre-measured dose cup · repeat dose every ½ hour to 1 hour as needed · do not exceed 8 doses in 24 hours · use until diarrhea stops but not more than 2 days · drink plenty of clear fluids to help prevent dehydration caused by diarrhea

How Supplied:
KAOPECTATE® Anti-Diarrheal 262 mg Peppermint and 262 mg Regular Flavor (vanilla):
available in 8 and 12 oz bottles; Store at room temperature 20° to 25C (68° to 77°F). Avoid excessive heat.
Do not use if inner seal is broken or missing.

Drug Facts

Active Ingredient

(per 15 mL): Purpose:

Bismuth subsalicylate Anti-diarrheal/Upset stomach reliever

525 mg

Uses:

relieves diarrhea

relieves nausea and upset stomach associated with this symptom

Warnings:
Reye's syndrome: Children and teenagers who have or are recovering from chicken pox or flu-like symptoms should not use this product. When using this product, if changes in behavior with nausea and vomiting occur, consult a doctor because these symptoms could be an early sign of Reye's syndrome, a rare but serious illness.

Allergy Alert: Contains salicylate. Do not take if you are
· allergic to salicylates (including aspirin) · taking other salicylate products

Do not use if you have
· bloody or black stool · an ulcer · a bleeding problem

Ask a doctor before use if you have
· fever · mucus in the stool
Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if you are
taking any drug for · anticoagulation (thinning the blood) · diabetes · gout · arthritis
When using this product
a temporary, but harmless, darkening of the stool and/or tongue may occur
Stop use and ask a doctor if
· symptoms get worse · ringing in the ears or loss of hearing occurs · diarrhea lasts more than 2 days
If pregnant or breast-feeding,
ask a health professional before use.
Keep out of reach of children.
In case of overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away.

Directions:
EXTRA STRENGTH KAOPECTATE® Anti-Diarrheal · shake well immediately before each use
· adults and children 12 years of age and older: 30 mL or 2 tablespoonfuls · for accurate dosing, use convenient pre-measured dose cup · repeat dose every hour as needed · do not exceed 4 doses in 24 hours · use until diarrhea stops but not more than 2 days · drink plenty of clear fluids to help prevent dehydration caused by diarrhea

How Supplied:
EXTRA STRENGTH KAOPECTATE® Anti-Diarrheal 525 mg - Peppermint:
available in 8 oz bottles. Store at room temperature 20° to 25C (68° to 77°F). Avoid excessive heat.
Do not use if inner seal is broken or missing.

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